On the untouched shoreline of Eastern Belitung, a sanctuary unlike any other quietly emerges. Tanjung Kelayang Reserve isn’t just a destination—it’s a bold vision for the future of travel. Set within a UNESCO Global Geopark, this 350-hectare haven of protected land blends raw natural beauty with sustainable luxury, offering an unforgettable invitation to reconnect with nature in its purest form.
Belitung’s white sands and iconic granite boulders tell only part of its story. This island once stood as a crucial maritime waypoint on the Silk Road, linking traders from China, the Middle East, and Europe. In 1998, the discovery of a 9th-century shipwreck filled with Tang Dynasty ceramics and gold cemented Belitung’s place in world history. Today, Tanjung Kelayang Reserve honors that legacy while charting a new path—where ancient stories meet visionary stewardship.
Nature Leads the Way
Over half of the Reserve is untouched, a safe haven for some of the world’s rarest species: the elusive Billiton tarsier, the endangered Pelepak tree, and the critically threatened Sunda pangolin—the most trafficked mammal on Earth. Even the water system is a marvel of ecological harmony, using natural filtration through local kaolin earth to provide clean water without harming the ecosystem.
“Every element at Tanjung Kelayang Reserve is guided by nature,” said Daniel Alexander Napitupulu, Director of Tanjung Kelayang Reserve. “Our mission isn’t just conservation—it’s about building a regenerative model where wildlife, local communities, and hospitality thrive together. Sustainability isn’t only about protection—it’s about connection.”
Choose Your Experience: Elegance or Seclusion
At Tanjung Kelayang Reserve, travelers can choose between two distinct forms of eco-luxury:
Sheraton Belitung Resort
This beachfront haven features 123 elegant rooms and suites with views of the sea, lagoon, or lush tropical gardens. Guests can indulge in inventive local cuisine, unwind in the infinity pool, or explore the landscape through eco-trekking, UNESCO Geopark tours, and family-friendly programs that make this a true destination for all ages.
Billiton Ekobeach Retreat
For those seeking total serenity, this hidden retreat offers just four exclusive eco-villas crafted for privacy and harmony with nature. Dine in an open-air pavilion, savor fresh-cooked local dishes, or paddle out to a private island minutes away by boat. This is seclusion redefined—intimate, immersive, and unforgettable.
Travel with Purpose: BlueMind and Rewilding Experiences
Here, exploration becomes meaningful. Visitors are invited to join rewilding programs, planting endangered Pelepak trees or witnessing baby sea turtles take their first steps toward the ocean. Through BlueMind Experiences—inspired by marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols’ research on water’s therapeutic effects—guests embark on restorative journeys that might include island-hopping, rock climbing, or hiking the Whistle Trail, where white-bellied sea eagles soar and native whistling birds become your companions.
